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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 448.86 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 448.86 and 297.48 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 448.86 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/448.86 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 448.86 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 133,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,526.87/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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